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H.Con.Res. 127 (109th)

Calling on the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Charles Ghankay Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law.

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Introduced

12 April 2005

Last action

10 May 2005 · Passed

Status

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Sponsors

Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], David Scott, Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20]

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Summary

Urges the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Charles Ghankay Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the jurisdiction of the Special Court for Sierra Leone to undergo trial for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law.

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Timeline

  1. 12 April 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 April 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 April 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 April 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 April 2005

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 April 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 April 2005

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 3 May 2005

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  9. 3 May 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 127.

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 May 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2762-2765)

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 May 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  12. 4 May 2005

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 155).(text: CR 5/3/2005 H2762-2763)

    Source: Floor

  13. 4 May 2005

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 4 May 2005

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR 5/3/2005 H2762-2763)

    Source: Floor

  15. 4 May 2005

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2917-2918)

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 May 2005

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  17. 10 May 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4884)

    Source: Floor

  18. 10 May 2005

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4884)

    Source: Floor

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